IFF SCA Engineering Technician IV

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides industry-leading technologies in software engineering and application development. We solve our nation’s most complex, next-generation modernization and readiness challenges across defense, federal, and commercial markets.

Sierra is a small, disadvantaged, minority-owned business that values its employees who provide superior services and solutions to our customers. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

• Top Workplaces Regional Award
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• VETS Indexes Employer Award

About the Role: 

The selected candidate for the IFF SCA Engineering Technician IV position will perform a broad spectrum of technical work involving the AN/UPX-29(V) IFF system. Specific examples of expected tasking are as follows:

• Conduct pre-installation checkouts (PICO) on board United States Navy Ships in support of upcoming ship alterations.
• Perform shipboard installations as part of the alteration installation team in accordance with the TS9090.310.
• Provide training to shipboard IFF system technicians with NEC 1571/1572 (V06B/V07B) on the AN/UPX-29(V) system upgrades.
• Provide technical services in support of the AN/UPX-29(V) Interrogator System during grooms, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), Material Condition Assessments (MCA), and Aegis Light-Off Assessments (ALOA).
• Interface directly with ship’s force department heads to provide high level status updates and recommend corrective action.
• Serve as a technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-29(V) IFF system.
• Review engineering change proposals (ECP) for accuracy and applicability.

Must be willing to travel to assist with shipboard/shore-based system installations and test events and will work on-board ships to accomplish assignments. Will exert frequent energy, such as climbing to go aloft for antenna inspections and lifting/carrying heavy objects. May be required to work overtime hours or weekends to support installations and test events and will occasionally perform work in disagreeable environmental conditions.

The assigned work will include assisting other technicians and working on projects involving Combat Identification equipment including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems. Will work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite government customers.

What Makes a Successful Candidate: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must haves:

• High school diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience working with United States Navy combat systems.
• NEC 1571 (V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V) course or experience
• NEC 1572 (V07B) or equivalent AIMS system technician
• Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
• Ability to climb aloft for antenna maintenance and lift/carry heavy objects

Contract Specific Experience

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10 hour certified
• Certified solder technician specializing in SMT, lead free and through-hole
• Certified quality assurance inspector
• Certified cable fabricator

MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

What to expect in our process

1. Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position 
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Reference checks and Degree Verification
4. Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following perks and benefits: 

• Compressed Work Schedules (CWS), Flexible Work Schedules, and Remote Opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
• Education reimbursement & personal development stipend
• Short-term disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accidental Insurance
• 100% Company-paid Life + AD&D and Long-term disability
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Paid Maternity Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 11 federally recognized holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with Sierra contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We actively strive and evolve to develop and maintain workspaces that are fully inclusive. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.